What’s involved?
Three days of intensive, heavily practical training with one of Ireland’s most established and respected voiceover artists, Gerry O’Brien.
These ideal mentors for voiceover work will teach you everything there is to know, and provide you with tailored one-to-one feedback.
We are proud to say that this course is CPD accredited.
What you’ll learn:
This CPD accredited course is designed to be everything you need to launch and / or kick-start your career as a voiceover artist.
That includes:
- What the equipment looks like and how to operate it
- Learning to use your voice effectively
- The different forms of voiceover work
- Scriptwriting for broadcast
- Audio editing for voice overs
- Practising, presenting and perfecting voice over scripts
- How to ensure you sound conversational when reading
- Producing your professionally edited demo
- Where and how to find voiceover work
- CPD Certificate upon completion to add to your C.V
Why this masterclass?
They say the only way to find your voice is to use it. From Radio and TV to public speaking and gaming, our course will help you first to discover your voice – then we’ll show you how to make a lucrative career from it. At The Broadcast Institute, we focus on real-world and workplace preparation. We’ll explain the “why” behind our training methods, but we zero-in on “how” to reproduce these techniques in real-time, pressurised broadcasting environments. You arrive with the enthusiasm to learn – and you graduate with the ability to earn.
Who is this for?
Anyone and everyone who has a genuine interest in working full or part-time in the voiceover industry. Your age, your level of experience, your professional background – none of those matter.
Want to talk to us before you decide?
Sounds good. Click here to book a free 15-minute consultation with Paul.
This course will run from 23th to 25th of February 2024 [Friday to Sunday]
Our venue is the Digital Hub, a state of the art facility in Dublin’s city centre. Find out more about the venue here: https://www.thedigitalhub.com/
There is on-site free parking available, and plenty of local cafés and restaurant options for lunch.
The total course cost is €595 during our promotion. We also offer the option to pay in instalments. Contact us for more information on an instalment plan.
Script interpretation and delivery
Examples of commercial scripts may include radio and TV ads for products and services, promotional videos, and corporate training materials.Through this training, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to interpret commercial scripts in a way that effectively delivers the intended message to the audience while meeting the client’s objectives.
Additionally, participants will gain insights into how to adjust tone and pacing to suit the script, as effective commercial voiceover requires more than just clear enunciation and proper pronunciation. Participants will learn how to adjust their delivery to create the desired emotional response in the audience and to maintain their interest throughout the piece.
Participants will learn how to identify the critical points of the script and highlight them to ensure that they are not overlooked. The key messaging can include the brand’s unique selling proposition, the product’s benefits, and the call to action.
Developing versatility through vocal expression
Developing versatility in character voiceovers is essential for anyone looking to excel in the voice acting industry. With the rise of animation, video games, and audiobooks, there is an increasing demand for voice actors who can bring life to a wide range of characters with different voices and personalities.
One of the core techniques that will be covered in this training is vocal expression. Voice actors must learn to use their voice to convey a wide range of emotions, from happiness and excitement to fear and anger. Participants will learn how to use their voice to create different tones, inflections, and pitches that effectively capture the character’s personality and mood.
Crafting engaging narration
This part of the course will focus on teaching participants how to use tone, pacing, and delivery to create compelling voiceovers that capture the listener’s attention and keep them engaged throughout the narration.
Narration voiceovers must deliver information in a way that is engaging and easy to follow. Participants will learn how to use inflection and emphasis to highlight important points in the narration and create a sense of rhythm and momentum that drives the story forward. They will also learn how to use pauses and silence effectively to create a natural flow and prevent the narration from becoming monotonous.
Another essential technique that will be covered is how to remain conversational in the delivery, even under the pressure of the recording booth. Participants will learn how to maintain a relaxed and conversational tone throughout the narration when reading from a script.
Throughout the training, practical exercises will be used to help participants put these techniques into practice and receive feedback and guidance.
You will leave the course not only with experience, tailored advice, new contacts, and an improved skill set, but also a fully edited audioreel.
An audioreel is the multimedia element of your C.V, and the key to getting voiceover work. An audioreel gives employers a taste of your skills, style, and personality, and will get you noticed by those hiring.
This course is CPD accredited. What does that mean?
Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality.
CPD is recognised internationally as accreditation, therefore your accomplishments will be noticed by prospective employers and a valuable addition to your C.V.
Why choose a CPD accredited course?
Superior Education Standards: Accredited programs have to demonstrate adherence to the highest external standards of educational quality in order to achieve accreditation.
Up-to-Date Curriculum: Accredited programs must maintain their status through a periodic renewal of their accreditation, showing continual quality improvements, including keeping up with the latest developments in the field.
Risk Mitigation: Accreditation demonstrates that the program providers are serious about providing a superior learning experience and have demonstrated this commitment by seeking a formal evaluation of the program for compliance with a set of well-defined standards by a third party accrediting body.
